Folders created in Windows not deleting on Mac

Hello,
I recently moved all my windows data to the Mac. After reorganising, when I tried to delete few folder, they are not getting deleted.
I tried dragging them to the TRASH, they are just lying down there and getting deleted even when I try the SECURE DELETE option in Mac.
How do I delete these folders/data.
Ajay.

Try a re-boot.
If that does not work, try:
Force the Trash to empty using the Option key:
This technique uses a hidden feature of Mac OS X to force the Trash to empty.
Perform the following steps in the order specified:
Press and hold the mouse button on the Trash icon in the Dock. The context menu for Trash will display.
Press and hold the Option key or the Shift-Option keyboard combination,
Select Empty Trash from the context menu for Trash.
Release the keys pressed and held in step 2.
http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html#Anchor-Force-11481
See also: http://www.thexlab.com/faqs/trash.html

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